That looks like a great unit ! I think your power desk was a terrific idea for hoisting that onto the wall mount ✔️ It was nice to see Angela too ! 😘❤️
That was a lot of information all at once, but when you break it down and cover things individually like you did, I wasn't so lost. I have a tiny Harbor Freight system that I need to expand a little to run my motorhome thar I live in off grid. But I don't need 1,000 's of watts, just a few 100's. I like to see what others are using and see how it works & if needed, how customer service works for my future homestead. Thank you for taking it slow and piece by piece to make it more understandable. I know some info but I like to learn more a little AR a time. I'll probably revisit this video a few times in the future, and send others to check it out too. Sam & Angela. Great video.
Some people are smart and understand all of the positives and negatives of this procedure. Me, I am lost after opening the box. Keep it up, its a good looking system and made in the USA
Looking really good so far. If you’re going restart the inverter again make sure to have the inverter breaker on before you turn the batteries on. That way the batteries can go through their precharge sequence first. It would be really sad to blow the capacitors out of the inverter before you have a chance to really get things going. Good job on this one.
Oh, Sam, are you in love is big beefin' boxes? This is a very interesting video. Thanks for showing all the install steps with a clear explanations for us 'solar challenged' viewers. Blessings....
I've got a 15kW Enphase system (panels and microinverters) and 20kW worth of batteries. Double wide mobile home, heat pump, aerobic septic, well. When the temps get down in the 30s that 20kW of batteries don't get us through the night. It's a lot harder to go 100% off grid than you think, unless you are heating with propane or wood. I'd need to about double my battery capacity, and increase my panel production either by adding panels or optimizing their placement, or both. In the winter panel production decreases some.
Sweet system and setup! I have enormous respect for youtuber Will Prowse (DIY Solar Power). Do you know if he's reviewed the company or tore down these units yet? I haven't seen any mention of them on his channel, but I could have missed it. Great looking system. Look forward to watching the rest of this series. Congratulations and God bless
I really do try my best to drag her into these kinds of videos, but she just glazes over on me! LOL I want her to be a part of them more too, trust me!
Hi Sam, looks great, I like your ground mount setup. Gave me some good ideas for a smaller version for a cabin setup. One thing I would recommend is to get some plastic grommets to thread on the top of your metal electrical knockouts in the Lux inverter. It’s code and helps reduce any chafing of the wiring coming into the inverter . See you on your next video.
Almost all connections on inverters, batteries, and DC breakers have a specified torque. I got a 1/4 inch torque ratchet set and a digital torque screw driver. Some have to be tighter then you think and others not as tight. With the right tool you do not have to guess.
In case anyone is interested. On sunny cold days I power my heat pump with my inverter. I had to add parallel inverters and increase my inverter's capacity to it's maximum of 16 KW in order to supply the inrush current needed to start the heat pump's compressor. Note that you can not parallel inverters unless they were designed to do so or you will have a dead short, which means you may have to replace your inverter to get one with higher output. The metering in my inverter showed over 300 amps on startup but I am sure it was much higher because the metering was not designed to measure transient current. So don't expect to run any electrical motor on a 12KW inverter that has a high inrush current even though the rated power of the motor may be well below the rated capacity of the inverter.
Sam, we will get the same solar system that you got! (Getting $1050.00 discount). Are you totally off grid now? Have you had any major problems? About a month now… are you happy?
could you splice in to this video how you come about sizing the inverter and battery bank capacity? Did you perform an energy audit before deciding on 12k inverter and AH capacity of battery bank? Thanx...
Thought everything was included with this? Think the DC conductors are supposed to encased in a metal housing like liquid tight or metal enclosure per NEC?
The Ethos Battery is compatible with Solark, both in function and communications. It's functionally compatible with nearly all 48V inverters and has closed loop compatible communicates with all the major inverter brands including Solark, Growatt, EG4, Victron, SMA, etc.
Great video but the next time you choose the components for an off grid inverter, I would suggest spending less money on your battery system (All Chinese made, UL certified LFP battery packs offer pretty much the same quality, performance and life expectancy) and spending a little more money on a higher quality, safer, true heavy duty, higher peak power, transformer based low frequency inverter, instead of the low peak power, shorter lived, high frequency inverter that you chose for this installation. A hybrid,12kW high frequency inverter doesn't need to be built into such a big, heavy metal box such as this. All of the electronics could easily be built into a metal box, half this size. This Chinese manufacturer just wants to give the visual impression that this is large heavy duty inverter when it's actually not. This unit only offers a 1.67 X surge capacity when most low cost high frequency inverter offer a 2X surge capacity. And a low frequency inverter offers almost twice this inverter's surge capacity ar 3X. Surge capacity important for starting and running high inductance loads such as AC units, microwaves, refrigerators and power tools.
Unfortunately, soft start modules can and do cause damage to the insulation of electric motors. Especially when could with inverters with inadequate surge capacities. @@saltyexxer8253
Sam, I've watched several "off-grid" set ups and the one thing that seems glossed over is the battery voltage selection. Some work with 24V some work with 12V and as inn your case, 48V.. In specific, Red Poppy is 24V, Acorn to Arabella is combo 12V and 24V, as does SV Seeker, Mountain Maple is 48V I think... In all cases there are varying degrees of 120V AC and some 240V AC. Let me guess its the initial investment cost for choosing 24V vs 48V? Or is it the specific Inverter/battery combo?
at 25:31 did the output say 50.00Hz? I thought they were a US company, or is it US Company with overseas manufacturing. 60Hz is the norm in the states. Just curious why it says 50.00Hz
What did all this cost, are was this given to you because you have a you tube channel. What did it cost you for the electric you ran to your mobile home,
You are hooked up to the grid now, right? Are you going to use a switch like a backup generator switch and use your grid connection as a backup when/if needed? I have a 10kw grid tied system, and want to add batteries and controllers to cover the peak use higher priced hours and peak conumption fees. Also want to upgrade our ground mount so we can change the N/S angle winter and summer to get the best summer performance diring AC season.
Yes, we're completely on grid right now (home + workshop buildings). Our home has a low number of circuits to change over so I'll be installing a Reliance Controls Pro/Tran 2 transfer switch box in our home. The 10 slot box will handle everything in our home minus clothes dryer, stove, and water heater. I considered doing a critical loads panel, but available space inside is very low -- our hands are kind of tied on what we could really fit inside our mobile home on panels and hardware. I'll be sure to explain this and more in the video showing the transfer switch install.
The Ethos Battery is functionally compatible with nearly all 48V inverters and has closed loop compatible communicates with all the major inverter brands including Solark, Growatt, EG4, Victron, SMA, etc. Which inverter do you have?
I'm in Australia and would like to know, are you legally allowed to do this electrical work or do you have a license. It seems that a lot of the work and building that goes on in America, just about any one can do as they like. If its legal, good for you for being able to do it all. Been watching your both sites and really enjoy your get up and go. Keep up the good work.😁
That looks like a great unit ! I think your power desk was a terrific idea for hoisting that onto the wall mount ✔️
It was nice to see Angela too ! 😘❤️
Goood evening, Sam and Angela. Solar seemed scary to me, you're making it look doable!
That was a lot of information all at once, but when you break it down and cover things individually like you did, I wasn't so lost.
I have a tiny Harbor Freight system that I need to expand a little to run my motorhome thar I live in off grid. But I don't need 1,000 's of watts, just a few 100's.
I like to see what others are using and see how it works & if needed, how customer service works for my future homestead.
Thank you for taking it slow and piece by piece to make it more understandable. I know some info but I like to learn more a little AR a time. I'll probably revisit this video a few times in the future, and send others to check it out too.
Sam & Angela. Great video.
We have an off grid kit for $2,659 that includes a 48V Husky 2 and a 3k off-grid inverter for a low cost off-grid setup.
Sam and Angela! This is amazing!thank you for sharing!
Sam, great job explaining it all. As always you try and give good simple advice.
Some people are smart and understand all of the positives and negatives of this procedure. Me, I am lost after opening the box. Keep it up, its a good looking system and made in the USA
It's important to understand all of the positive and negatives when working with electricity.
That inverter is not made in the USA
This was a great video. I really enjoyed it super job. Be safe God bless.
Looking really good so far. If you’re going restart the inverter again make sure to have the inverter breaker on before you turn the batteries on. That way the batteries can go through their precharge sequence first. It would be really sad to blow the capacitors out of the inverter before you have a chance to really get things going. Good job on this one.
Oh, Sam, are you in love is big beefin' boxes? This is a very interesting video. Thanks for showing all the install steps with a clear explanations for us 'solar challenged' viewers. Blessings....
Happy for you guys!!
I have a mid size bluetti; I wish I could do more
I’m always for anything made in the good ole USA. Kudos to you & Angela for showing us the how-to to being off grid.
Interesting set up. I'm looking forward to see how you connect the panels and how to connect it to you internal home supply.
“Based” in US
I've got a 15kW Enphase system (panels and microinverters) and 20kW worth of batteries. Double wide mobile home, heat pump, aerobic septic, well. When the temps get down in the 30s that 20kW of batteries don't get us through the night.
It's a lot harder to go 100% off grid than you think, unless you are heating with propane or wood. I'd need to about double my battery capacity, and increase my panel production either by adding panels or optimizing their placement, or both. In the winter panel production decreases some.
🎉 YAY FOR NEW TOYS!!! 🎉
Hi Angela and the boys too! 👋✌️💖🙏🙌🤜
Sweet system and setup! I have enormous respect for youtuber Will Prowse (DIY Solar Power). Do you know if he's reviewed the company or tore down these units yet? I haven't seen any mention of them on his channel, but I could have missed it. Great looking system. Look forward to watching the rest of this series. Congratulations and God bless
I'm not sure if he has or not. The ETHOS system is new, so maybe he has one in his shop and working on it?
Who else yells "ANGELA " when she appears?? Miss seeing you on the videos 😊
I really do try my best to drag her into these kinds of videos, but she just glazes over on me! LOL I want her to be a part of them more too, trust me!
You're a much smarter man than I am. I hope this works out for you. It looks great
Hi Sam, looks great, I like your ground mount setup. Gave me some good ideas for a smaller version for a cabin setup. One thing I would recommend is to get some plastic grommets to thread on the top of your metal electrical knockouts in the Lux inverter. It’s code and helps reduce any chafing of the wiring coming into the inverter . See you on your next video.
Thanks for the tips!
Very well done!!!
Good evening Sam and Angela ,interesting vid ... love off grid life .
Almost all connections on inverters, batteries, and DC breakers have a specified torque. I got a 1/4 inch torque ratchet set and a digital torque screw driver. Some have to be tighter then you think and others not as tight. With the right tool you do not have to guess.
Too rich for my blood. But its an amazing system. Congrats.
Try our low cost off-grid kits. We have a whole off-grid kit page for low cost setups that are DIY friendly.
Underground storm shelter
In case anyone is interested. On sunny cold days I power my heat pump with my inverter. I had to add parallel inverters and increase my inverter's capacity to it's maximum of 16 KW in order to supply the inrush current needed to start the heat pump's compressor. Note that you can not parallel inverters unless they were designed to do so or you will have a dead short, which means you may have to replace your inverter to get one with higher output. The metering in my inverter showed over 300 amps on startup but I am sure it was much higher because the metering was not designed to measure transient current. So don't expect to run any electrical motor on a 12KW inverter that has a high inrush current even though the rated power of the motor may be well below the rated capacity of the inverter.
I am sure it will work just fine. 🎉🎉
The push and click connection to the cable. I would test with an OHM meter just to be certain.
Sam, we will get the same solar system that you got! (Getting $1050.00 discount). Are you totally off grid now? Have you had any major problems? About a month now… are you happy?
This is exciting.
could you splice in to this video how you come about sizing the inverter and battery bank capacity? Did you perform an energy audit before deciding on 12k inverter and AH capacity of battery bank?
Thanx...
what lifting table is that ? thanks for the info
It's a Flexi-Spot Sit/Stand Desk
@@sam-and-angela Thank you
Thought everything was included with this? Think the DC conductors are supposed to encased in a metal housing like liquid tight or metal enclosure per NEC?
Solark has the best hybrid inverter. Check them out. They are out of Texas
The Ethos Battery is compatible with Solark, both in function and communications. It's functionally compatible with nearly all 48V inverters and has closed loop compatible communicates with all the major inverter brands including Solark, Growatt, EG4, Victron, SMA, etc.
You should really mount the inverters and batteries on non combustible materials
Great video but the next time you choose the components for an off grid inverter, I would suggest spending less money on your battery system (All Chinese made, UL certified LFP battery packs offer pretty much the same quality, performance and life expectancy) and spending a little more money on a higher quality, safer, true heavy duty, higher peak power, transformer based low frequency inverter, instead of the low peak power, shorter lived, high frequency inverter that you chose for this installation. A hybrid,12kW high frequency inverter doesn't need to be built into such a big, heavy metal box such as this. All of the electronics could easily be built into a metal box, half this size. This Chinese manufacturer just wants to give the visual impression that this is large heavy duty inverter when it's actually not. This unit only offers a 1.67 X surge capacity when most low cost high frequency inverter offer a 2X surge capacity. And a low frequency inverter offers almost twice this inverter's surge capacity ar 3X. Surge capacity important for starting and running high inductance loads such as AC units, microwaves, refrigerators and power tools.
Soft start modules for AC and well pumps are a must.
Unfortunately, soft start modules can and do cause damage to the insulation of electric motors. Especially when could with inverters with inadequate surge capacities. @@saltyexxer8253
They wouldn't have to be a must if you purchased a real inverter that uses low frequency, transformer based inverter tech.
Schneider XW Pro for the win. Those high frequency MOSFET units are ticking timebombs when the FETS give up.
Did you get all this stuff for free? The reason I ask is the first 6 minutes of the video so far sounds like a commercial.
Sam, just curious why you needed to a transfer switch box when you have a Luxpower 12K hybrid inverter?
Is it clean energy is it 60 htz, is it sine wave and will it damage LEDs like the 10kw diesel generators will.
I looked at your link for your exact system. Does it come with panels? I didn’t see them. If not which are best, the bifacial?
Sam, I've watched several "off-grid" set ups and the one thing that seems glossed over is the battery voltage selection. Some work with 24V some work with 12V and as inn your case, 48V.. In specific, Red Poppy is 24V, Acorn to Arabella is combo 12V and 24V, as does SV Seeker, Mountain Maple is 48V I think... In all cases there are varying degrees of 120V AC and some 240V AC. Let me guess its the initial investment cost for choosing 24V vs 48V? Or is it the specific Inverter/battery combo?
My house is all electric. Can the Lux Power be connected in parallel? Mike from Mass.
DID YOU BUILD A SPECIAL BUILDING TO HOUSE ALL THAT OR IS IT IN THE TRAILER???
JUST THOUGHT I WOULD ASK...
This is in a storage shed
at 25:31 did the output say 50.00Hz? I thought they were a US company, or is it US Company with overseas manufacturing. 60Hz is the norm in the states. Just curious why it says 50.00Hz
It says that because in this video I hadn't changed the settings to 60 Hz.
Nice system
I have an Enphase solar system with i7 inverters. What batteries will work with that?
So.. where is this control room/ studio? Another building?
This is in a storage shed. :)
50Hz ?
How many watts is the max output Sam?
Continuous Power 12,000 watts
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I would say you are on the way to be self efficient soon.
What did all this cost, are was this given to you because you have a you tube channel. What did it cost you for the electric you ran to your mobile home,
You are hooked up to the grid now, right?
Are you going to use a switch like a backup generator switch and use your grid connection as a backup when/if needed? I have a 10kw grid tied system, and want to add batteries and controllers to cover the peak use higher priced hours and peak conumption fees. Also want to upgrade our ground mount so we can change the N/S angle winter and summer to get the best summer performance diring AC season.
Yes, we're completely on grid right now (home + workshop buildings). Our home has a low number of circuits to change over so I'll be installing a Reliance Controls Pro/Tran 2 transfer switch box in our home. The 10 slot box will handle everything in our home minus clothes dryer, stove, and water heater. I considered doing a critical loads panel, but available space inside is very low -- our hands are kind of tied on what we could really fit inside our mobile home on panels and hardware. I'll be sure to explain this and more in the video showing the transfer switch install.
The Ethos Battery is functionally compatible with nearly all 48V inverters and has closed loop compatible communicates with all the major inverter brands including Solark, Growatt, EG4, Victron, SMA, etc. Which inverter do you have?
@@BigBattery_CTO Solar Edge SE7600H
Energy storage is the weak link. No matter what you say Sam.
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You do know that the CEO of Big Battery did time in prison for his previous endeavours. Hope he's got that out of his system...
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Too technical for me, you lost me.
I'm in Australia and would like to know, are you legally allowed to do this electrical work or do you have a license. It seems that a lot of the work and building that goes on in America, just about any one can do as they like. If its legal, good for you for being able to do it all.
Been watching your both sites and really enjoy your get up and go. Keep up the good work.😁
In most rural areas home owners can do electrical work themselves. Grid tie systems do have to be inspected.
@@daddio7249 can do vs should do. That is the question.